User:Aodunlam/Drinking water

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On average, American households use 300 gallons of water a day.

The safe drinking water act (SDWA) gives states the opportunity to set and enforce their own drinking water standards.

Third world countries are most affected by lack of water, flooding, and water quality. Up to 80 percent of illnesses in developing countries are the direct result of inadequate water and sanitation

All public water suppliers in the US must uphold a certain standard of water quality. If the requirements are met, Americans can drink their local tap water.